Panamanian Style Arroz Con’ Pollo 🇵🇦😋😋😋

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Brown the seasoned chicken breast in a pot for about 10 minutes, flipping each piece individually.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Sauté the green and red peppers for 30 seconds, then add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of tomato sauce to the pot, then add paprika and cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the browned chicken back into the pot and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 2 more cups of tomato sauce and 2 cups of water to the pot.

Add 2 bay leaves and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add 3 cups of Goya yellow rice and olives, then bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes to add the can of peas and carrots.

Cooking Techniques

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